Japanese cuisine is one of my favorite things to make, because it’s full of really fresh ingredients and combines sweet, savory, and umami flavors perfectly. That’s why I’ve put together a collection of Japanese and Japanese-inspired recipes that are easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but delicious enough to serve to guests. Try everything from classic Miso Ramen Beef Yakiniku
Japanese Recipes for Dinner
A collection of Japanese and Japan-inspired recipes to make this week!
Chicken & Shrimp
These chicken and shrimp recipes are the perfect lunch or dinner, made crispy or covered in savory umami sauces!
Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Teriyaki Chicken is made with just five ingredients in your own kitchen. It's as delicious as your favorite takeout restaurant. Try it today!
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Japanese Chicken Curry Recipe
Japanese Chicken Curry is delicious comfort food from Japan, anyone can make with chicken thighs and veggies simmered in an easy curry sauce!
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Shrimp Tempura Recipe
Shrimp Tempura is a Japanese appetizer that you will love how easy it is to make at home! Add some veggie tempura and you have a full meal!
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Baked Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Baked Teriyaki Chicken is crispy and caramelized in the oven with just five minutes of prep time and topped with a homemade teriyaki sauce.
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Dynamite Shrimp Recipe
Dynamite Shrimp made with battered fried shrimp coated in a spicy mayo sauce is the PERFECT recipe to serve as an appetizer or a main course!
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Chicken Katsu
Easy Japanese Chicken Katsu recipe for perfectly crispy chicken cutlets with panko breading. Includes two delicious sauces for dipping!
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Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken Recipe
Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken is a spicy, sweet, salty, and sticky dish you'd get at a Hawaiian BBQ restaurant on the islands! Try it tonight!
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5 Ingredient Baked Chicken Teriyaki Recipe
Baked Teriyaki Chicken marinated in the easiest 5-ingredient teriyaki sauce, bakes in 30 minutes while you prepare fluffy rice to serve.
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Beef & Pork
Enjoy these beef and pork recipes cooked in a sweet and savory sauce or marinade, perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Beef Teriyaki Recipe
Beef Teriyaki is a simple, satisfying dinner that's packed with bold flavor and comes together in no time. Perfect for a busy weeknight meal!
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Teriyaki Pork Sloppy Joes
Teriyaki Pork Sloppy Joes made with ground pork and teriyaki sauce are the PERFECT combo of sweet and messy on a toasted brioche bun, ready in only 20 minutes!
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Beef Yakiniku Recipe
This Beef Yakiniku is tender, flavorful, and easy to make at home. A quick Japanese-inspired dinner that's perfect for weekday family meals.
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Ramen & Noodles
These noodle dishes are cozy and comforting, with silky savory broth and sauces, the perfect dish for chilly evenings!
Miso Ramen Recipe
Miso Ramen is a cozy soup with layers of savory goodness. This homemade recipe comes together in 20 minutes which is faster than going out!
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Spicy Ramen Recipe
Easy Spicy Ramen recipe with a rich homemade spicy broth and instant noodles. A quick and delicious bowl of ramen soup in about 15 minutes!
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Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe
Ramen Noodle Salad with chicken, veggies, and toasted almonds, in an easy vinaigrette is a healthy lunch option served cold or warm.
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Ground Beef Teriyaki Ramen Recipe
Ground Beef Teriyaki Ramen with a five-ingredient teriyaki sauce is how you can make Ramen at home in less than 20 minutes. Try it tonight!
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Sushi Recipes
Try making sushi right in your own kitchen with my all-time favorite sushi rolls, and even a sushi-inspired burrito!
Rainbow Roll Recipe
Rainbow Rolls are a satisfying and colorful combination of textures and flavors made with rice, sushi grade fish, and bright vegetables.
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Alaska Roll Recipe
Alaska Roll is a delicious sushi option that you can make yourself with sushi rice, krab meat, avocado, nori, and salmon.
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Boston Rolls Recipe
Boston Rolls are a type of sushi roll loaded with amazing flavors of shrimp, creamy mayonnaise, avocado, and cucumber. Give it a try today!
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Spicy Tuna Rolls
Easy Spicy Tuna Rolls recipe for a sushi restaurant favorite that you can make at home with fresh tuna, nori, sriracha, avocado, and rice.
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Maki Rolls Recipe
Maki Rolls are an easy way to make delicious, flavorful rolls at home. Perfect for your sushi craving! Try them with your favorite fillings!
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Dragon Rolls Recipe
Dragon Rolls are a classic menu item that you can find at sushi restaurants and now you can make them in the comfort of your own home!
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California Roll Recipe
This California Roll is the perfect recipe for impressing your guests and making restaurant-worthy sushi at home- no need for a reservation!
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California Roll Burrito Recipe
California Roll Sushi Burrito incorporates the delicious flavors of sushi into a sushirrito, a perfect Japan-inspired lunch! Try it soon!
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Sauces & Side Dishes
These simple side dishes pair perfectly with the main course, from fluffy rice to savory sauces!
Jasmine Rice Recipe
This Jasmine Rice recipe is the best guide to making rice with a light fluffy texture every time with a stovetop, Instant Pot, or oven.
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Spicy Mayo Recipe
Spicy Mayo is a versatile quick and easy Asian sauce with a secret ingredient making it restaurant-worthy to top all foods. Try it today!
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Rice Cakes Recipe
Rice Cakes are pan fried, with a crisp exterior and tender center. A perfect and versatile base for all your favorite sushi style toppings.
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Poke Sauce
Poke Sauce is the perfect way to marinate fresh seafood with tangy, savory, and bright flavors. Prep in minutes with simple ingredients!
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Japanese Pancakes Recipe
The best guide for how to make Japanese Pancakes, aka soufflé pancakes! Fluffy pancakes with an airy texture and melt in your mouth flavor!
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The simple flavors of Japanese cuisine are spectacular, and now, you can prepare these authentic flavors at home! Be sure to let me know in the comments below which of these recipes was your favorite. Discover more international recipes with my other collections, like 20+ Healthy Recipes for Cinco de Mayo 35+ Delicious Indian Dinners
